With eight of the world’s ten highest peaks in the world has Nepal. Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountains vistas. The Everest trek is justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, Start festivals and monasteries. The Sagarmatha National Park is rich with flora and fauna, but the existence of the yeti remains a mystery.
Trip Fact-Everest Base Camp
| Trek Destination: Everest Base Camp |
Max. Elevation: 5550( Kalapatthar) |
| Accomodation: Tea House/Camping |
Trek Duration: 18 Days |
| Trek Grade: Moderate |
Best Seasons: Aug-Nov-Feb, May |
| Trek Starts: Lukla |
Trek End: Lukla |
Treks Highlights:
Fly in to Lukla and walk to the Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar, the monastery at Thyangbche and on to Everest base camp.
Trekking Itinerary in Details
Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2800m)
One can fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m). At the place of Lukla, trail leads north from the airstrip to the edge of Lukla Plateau. After, an easy walk through several villages reaches to Phakding (2800m). There can be reached within 5 hours even relaxing, overnight at camp.
Day 02: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (2800m – 3440m)
At first, following up soft trail passing several villages, beautiful pine forest, then comes to Jorsalee (2800m). From Jorsalee following up Dudhkosi River about one hour and climbing slowly up a steep trail reaches to Namche. Nearly more than half steep trail, one can enjoy with breath Taking first view of Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7879m) and Lotse (8383m). Walking time takes about 6 hours, overnight at camp.
Day 03: Namche Bazaar – Khumjung (3440m – 3790m)
At the place of Namche Bazaar, the trail leads steep climbing about one hour to Shyangboche. From the top of Shyangboche, one can see view of Mt. Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Themserku (6608m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lotse (8383m). After there trail downwards to Khumjung, where can be seen Sir Edmund Hillary School and hospital. Walking time takes about 3 hours, overnight at camp.
Day 04: Khumjung – Thyangboche (3790m - 3870m)
From Khumjung, trail leads descending crossing several villages through a beautiful pine forest up to Phunki Thanga. After that, trail rapidly steep climbing to Thyangboche. Walking time takes about 6 hours, overnight at camp.
Day 05: Thyangboche – Pheriche (3870m – 4240m)
From Tengpoche, it's a short steep and muddy descending to Dingboche through birches, conifers and Rhododendron forest. After a long walk it passes several villages such as Dingboche, Pangboche and reaches Pheriche. Walking time takes about 6 hours, overnight at camp.
Day 06: Pheriche – Lobuje (4240m – 4930m)
At the place of Pheriche trail leads very soft way up to Dugla (4620m). After that it leads ascending about 2 hours, switches back to soft and enter Lobuje. Walking time takes about 6 hours, overnight at camp.
Day 07: Lobuje – Gorak shep (4930m - 5160m)
From Lobuje trail leads flat, several small ascends and descends to Gorak shep. Walking time takes about 4 hours, overnight at camp.
Day 08: Gorak Shep – rest (Everest Base Camp)
The next day one can walk to Everest Base Camp. There can be seen Everest glacier and come back to Gorak shep. Walking time takes about 5 hours going and coming back, overnight at camp.
Day 09: Gorak Shep – rest (Kalapattar)
At the place of Gorak Shep, trail leads climbing up to Kalapattar (5545m). Actually Kalapattar is the most popular place for checking breath taking mountain views’ such as Mt. Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Themserku (6608m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lotse (8383m). Walking time takes about four hours for going and coming.
Day 10: Gorak shop – Pheriche (4240m – 5160m)
From the Gorak shep, walking backs to Pheriche by the same way. Walking time takes about 6 hours, overnight at camp.
Day 11: Pheriche – Thyangboche(4240m – 3870m)
Form Pheriche, moving through the same way reaches to Thyangboche. Walking time takes about 5 hours, overnight at camp.
Day 12 Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar (3870m – 3440m)
Walking time takes about 5 hours back through the same way.
Day 13: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (3440m- 2800m)
Walking time takes about 8 hours back through the same way.
Day 14: Lukla – Kathmandu
In the morning flight back to Kathmandu.
Trips Cost Details
| Group Size |
01 Pax |
02-05 Pax s |
06-10 Pax |
11 Pax –Above |
| Cost in US$ |
875.00 |
825.0 |
805.00 |
792.00 |
Service Include
- Two way airfare Kathmandu- Lukla – Kathmandu including guide & Porter,
- All ground transportation as per itinerary using tourist vehiche,
- All airport tax required Kathmandu airport & Lukla airport,
- Meals as specified above. Three times a days ie, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
- National Park Fees or conservation fees Everest region,
- Experience government licensed English Speaking Guide and Porter/s with food and accommodation.
- Accommodation for 13 nights in the Lodges.
- Government Tax.
- Other assistance.
Service Doesn’t Includes
- Expenses of Personal nature during trekking.
- International Airfare and Airport departure tax. approx USD 25.
- All Drinking [ Water / Beer / Tea Coffee ]
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Meals in Kathmandu.
- Others not mentioned in inclusion above.
- Tips for Trekking & other employed staffs which is not mandatory but expected
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